Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
Lucky Knott
Marion County, TN
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Fire Burns Home on Handcock Road in Haletown
Early Sunday morning at 1:45, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Hancock Rd in Jasper. Jasper Highlands and Jasper Fire departments were called to the scene for mutual aid. Fire Rehab Services responded to assist the firefighters. After an intense attack to save a portion of the house, the fire was …
Saturday Storm Report
On Saturday afternoon, around 5 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hwy 41 and Hwy 134 for multiple trees down after a strong storm had passed through the area. Winds were reported at over 80mph during the peak of the storm. Upon arrival, the decision was made to call for mutual aid due to …
Dade County Sheriff’s Deputies Capture Runaway Pig
Someone lost a pig Friday evening on I-24 and left it there. Apparently, the pig jumped out of a truck. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office received a few calls about it, but was unable to locate it until Saturday morning near the interstate. Dade County Sheriff’s deputies were determined to keep her and all the …
Seven Passengers Transported to Hospitals after Plane Crash in Tullahoma
A skydiving plane departed Tullahoma Regional Airport at approximately 12:30 on Sunday afternoon with 20 people aboard. Shortly after takeoff, the plane experienced an unknown issue that led to a crash. Tullahoma Police and Tullahoma Fire were on scene in minutes, along with Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Coffee County Emergency Management …
Police in Bledsoe County Searching for Shooting Suspect
Police in Bledsoe County are searching for a man who allegedly shot David Angel, 58, on Saturday, May 31. Police in Pikeville say they believe Michael S. Simmons, 45, of Pikeville, is responsible for shooting Angel at the former Midnite Oil gas station north of Pikeville on US Highway 127. If you have information that …
Vehicle Tag Renewal Fees Rise for Alabama Residents
Residents across Alabama are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle tag renewal fees, with some reporting hikes of over $100. The rise is attributed to a change in the assessment company used by the state to evaluate vehicle market values. Residents can review their registration forms to see how market values have fluctuated over the …
Eastdale Location Falls Through, Officials Seek New Location for Moccasin Bend Mental Hospital
The state is seeking a new location to construct a mental hospital, replacing the one at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. The current facility cannot be expanded due to plans to develop The Bend as a historic park. A 160-acre site along Tunnel Blvd. in Eastdale, Hamilton County, is no longer under consideration. Officials will continue …
Four Vehicles Destroyed During Truck Fire Wednesday on I-24
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old man from Georgia was the driver of a car hauler that caught fire while traveling through Marion County late Wednesday morning. Â The unnamed man was injured during the incident. A preliminary report indicates the 2005 Freightliner was carrying several cars while traveling west on I-24 near mile marker …
Truck Fire on Cagle Mountain Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at 8:19 AM, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire on Hwy 111 northbound going up Cagle Mountain below the waterfalls. Piney Volunteer Fire Department also responded as mutual aid with their tanker.  Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies and Sequatchie County EMA also responded for assistance at the …
Hamilton County Caretaker Charged with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and More
In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the investigation, agents developed information indicating that from August to November 2024, Jaliyah Truss, age 29, a caregiver with TennCare’s CHOICES program, used the victim’s bank card to make more than …
